INDIANAPOLIS — And now for a few thoughts, observations and highlights as we wrap up Day 2 of the NFL Scouting Combine:

• Marvin Lewis is moving forward under the guise Carson Palmer won’t be traded, but won’t speculate on the quarterback’s future.

• Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told reporters the fate of QB Donovan McNabb will be decided after the draft.

• Former Washington QB Jake Locker knows his passing accuracy is a concern.

• Highly touted RB Mark Ingram says his knee is a non-issue heading into the draft.

• Tyron Smith ditched Egg McMuffins in preparation for the Combine. Strange, but true.

• Mike Pouncey hopes to play center in the NFL and said some scouts believe he’s better than his Pro Bowl twin brother.

• Is the Combine a time for a Polian family reunion?

• Rick Smith and Gary Kubiak talked about the Texans’ switch to a 3-4 base defense.

• Blaine Gabbert defended his decision not to throw at the Combine.

• Leslie Frazier doesn’t see the Vikings as rebuilding, even if they use the No. 12 pick on a quarterback.

• Now coaching in Seattle, Tom Cable believes he had the Raiders going in the right direction.

• Cardinals GM Rod Graves described contract negotiations with star WR Larry Fitzgerald as “ongoing.”

• A.J. Green told us he won’t settle for being “an average receiver.”

• John Lott was being John Lott.

• Of course Tom Coughlin was asked about bringing back Plaxico Burress.

• Rams GM Billy Devaney shared his perspective from a year ago on drafting a quarterback in the first round.

• John Elway is getting his feet wet at the Combine.

• Broncos GM Brian Xanders denied a report second-year QB Tim Tebow lacks support within the organization.

• Lovie Smith got things started by saying QB Jay Cutler is his guy.

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